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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.67, 1,947.67 and 374.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.67, 1,947.67 and 374.05 is: 560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.67 : 1,947.67 = 374.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.67/1,947.67 = 374.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.67x = 1,947.67 × 374.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.67x = 728,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,525.96/1,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.98

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